The article The basis of catechesis about God's mercy in the Old Testament" consists of four parts. The problem of mercy shown by God to God's People of the Old Covenant has been introduced in the following issues that are discussed here: God gives life a...
In the Old Testament it is most often the translation of checedh, "kindness," "loving-kindness" (see LOVINGKINDNESS), but rachamim, literally, "bowels" (the sympathetic region), and chanan, "to be inclined to," "to be gracious," are also frequently translated "mercy"; eleos, "kindness...
In the Old Testament it is most often the translation of checedh, "kindness," "loving-kindness" (see LOVINGKINDNESS), but rachamim, literally, "bowels" (the sympathetic region), and chanan, "to be inclined to," "to be gracious," are also frequently translated "mercy"; eleos, "kindness...
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The practice of celebrating the Holy Year has ancient roots and can be traced back to the book of Leviticus in the Old Testament. The year-long celebration normally occurs every 25 years and feature special events, pilgrimages, and sacraments centered around the forgiveness of God, but the Pope...
1.(Bible)Old Testamentthe gold platform covering the Ark of the Covenant and regarded as the throne of God where he accepted sacrifices and gave commandments (Exodus 25:17, 22) 2.(Ecclesiastical Terms)Christianitythe throne of God Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Editio...
kōhēn(ןהֵכֹּ, 3548), “priest.” This word is found 741 times in the Old Testament. More... TABERNACLE miškān(ןכָּשְׁמִ, 4908), “dwelling place; tabernacle; shrine.” This word appears 139... ...
At his call, in 626 B.C., he was young and inexperienced, i. 6, so that he cannot have been born earlier than 650. The political and religious …John Edgar McFadyen—Introduction to the Old Testament LinksJeremiah 42:12 NIV • Jeremiah 42:12 NLT • Jeremiah 42:12 ESV • ...
The article explores Saint Augustine's dilemmas about death penalty. In the Old Testament, capital punishment has been suggested for numerous offenses. However, in the New Testament, mercy has been promoted. As a Roman citizen, Augustine has to balance the contradictory messages in the Bible. As...
The Bible is filled with the story of God using imperfect people to accomplish His purpose. There aremany examples of God’s mercy and grace in the Old Testament. David is perhaps the most prominent example: he was called“a man after God’s own heart”despite his great sins. David luste...